Blog for CPAs

Let’s face it - good leadership doesn’t just happen.  It’s a skill that is developed and honed.  One of the most important leadership skills that is often lacking, especially in corporate environments, is the skill of generating and showing appreciation. Appreciation...

There’s a reason why integrity remains one of the most important leadership traits - people want to work for those who are ethical.  Most of us want to be led by individuals who treat others fairly and who do what’s best for the business, but also what’s best for the...

One of the surefire ways to damage your reputation as a leader, or damage the success of your company, is to not get a handle on gossip.  As a leader, you are responsible for developing healthy relationships with your direct reports, your colleagues, and your clients,...

If you’ve ever had an awkward or uncomfortable conversation with someone, it might be due to the fact that your message was missing candor.  In other words, you were lacking the ability to speak plainly, with respect of course, but also not holding back. The ability...

One of the biggest misnomers in professional development in the accounting profession is that understanding your feelings is a “soft skill”.  Unfortunately, the belief that feelings have their place, but typically not at work, is incredibly shortsighted when it comes...